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Prince, coauthor of the highly regarded blog of the same name, examines how the life of the franchise mirrors the life of its fans, particularly his own. Unabashedly and unapologetically, Prince stands up for all Mets fans and, by proxy, sports fans everywhere in exploring how we root, why we take it so seriously, and what it all means.

Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites listeners to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses.

This covers the great, near-great, and never-were in a wide range of athletic endeavors. Naturally, all major sports are included: Football, Baseball, Basketball, with many notes about Golf, Boxing, Horse racing, Auto racing, Tennis, Track, Bowling, Hockey, renowned broadcasters, and an overall mixture of such sports as Wrestling, Pool, Marbles, Archery, Cricket, even Horseshoe pitching. It’s all here! Written and narrated with exceptional knowledge and humor.

Two Years Before the Mast is an 1840 memoir by the author Richard Henry Dana. A Harvard graduate, he spent the years 1834 to 1836 as a sailor on a merchant ship on a voyage from Boston to California. The journey took them past Cape Horn on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet. Dana provides detailed descriptions of ship life and the technical aspects of sailing. A chapter on California and its inhabitants offers valuable historical insights on the state which was then a foreign land.

Following in the footsteps of Robeson, Ali, Robinson and others, today’s Black athletes re-engage with social issues and the meaning of American patriotism Named a best book of 2018 by Library Journal It used to be that politics and sports were as separate from one another as church and state...

In Game On David Bockino, a former marketing and advertising manager at ESPN turned professor of communications and sport management, provides the first overview of the evolution of the sports media industry.

For sports fans and enthusiasts, Heart of a Fan explores the deep emotional connection between fans and the teams they love. Host Matthew Barry shares real stories from across the sports world — from the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NWSL, MLS, MLB, and NHL — spotlighting the fan experiences that make community possible.Whether it’s lifelong supporters, grassroots organizers, or emerging voices in women’s sports, every episode celebrates sports fandom, supporters groups, and the moments that bring people together in the stands.If you’ve ever felt the heartbreak of a loss or the joy of cheering ...

The origin stories of Yukon mountain bike trails, told by the builders who brought them to life. Totally real. Mostly true.

Welcome! My podcast shares real stories from incredible women who inspire, lead, heal, and live life on their own terms. Listen in for unfiltered conversations about struggle, transformation, storytelling, and what happens when you rewrite your narrative and say yes to your next chapter.Thanks for being here!'Life is a Journey filled with unexpected detours, and most of us have experienced at least one life altering pitfall. How we choose to react and grow from heartbreaks, roadblocks, stumbles and struggles … well, that's where the magic is created.Tune in twice a month when Cathy Tallone ...

🎙️ The Cobain Report – Detroit’s #1 Urban Podcast Bold. Authentic. Unfiltered.Dive into the heart of Detroit’s culture with The Cobain Report—the #1 Black‑owned podcast in the Motor City. Hosted by Rocc Cobain and produced under ULTRALIT TV, this weekly show brings real talk, raw stories, and candid commentary on music, lifestyle, faith, hustle, and everything in between (Apple Podcasts, YouTube).Why listeners press play:Unfiltered interviews with Detroit legends, creatives, and rising voices sharing gritty truths and motivational insights.Urban commentary on trending culture, ...

The Cosmic Convergence Show brings together the dynamic duo of Big Tim and Dr. Love as they dive into a universe of topics—from bucket lists and body slams to wizarding worlds and everything in between. Whether they're unpacking the latest in pop culture or reminiscing about personal adventures, no subject is off-limits. Expect occasional detours into geocaching, golf, Marvel, and more—because when worlds collide, the conversation gets cosmic.

G & Al Skratch chop it up about the everyday scramble we all face in life. The Scramble Life Podcast delves in our favorite news bits, teachers having sex with students, nightclub violence, trends that might change the world, work life stories and a bit of our stories...

A podcast where we dive from the ordinary, leap into the extraordinary, and tell things how it is! We have a lot of fun, and you should too!So, what are you waiting for? Join us in our adventure!

A celebration of life through story, we find out how people from all walks of life got to the point where they are today. Sharing their struggles, or achievements, and some awesome stories along the way.